ZenGRC vs Apptega

ZenGRC8.1Visit Apptega7.6Visit

Higher score ZenGRC #12 in Governance, Risk and Compliance Software 8.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit ZenGRC

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Apptega #17 in Governance, Risk and Compliance Software 7.6/10 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Free trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Apptega

• ZenGRC fits best

  Teams prioritizing evidence automation and integrations

• Apptega fits best

  Growing teams wanting structured compliance programs

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Side by side

Feature	ZenGRC 8.1/10 Visit ↗	Apptega 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.1	7.6
Ranking	#12 in Governance, Risk and Compliance Software	#17 in Governance, Risk and Compliance Software
Best for	Teams prioritizing evidence automation and integrations	Growing teams wanting structured compliance programs
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	—
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Tickets
Compliance	SOC 2, SSO/SAML, 2FA	SOC 2, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	117+ integrations	15+ integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ZenGRC 6/6 · Apptega 6/6
Policy management	✓	✓
Risk register	✓	✓
Audit management	✓	✓
Evidence collection	✓	✓
Automated evidence	✓	✓
API access	✓	✓
Specs
Supported frameworks	ISO, PCI, SOC, CCPA, NIST, HIPAA, COBIT, HITRUST	ISO 42001, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SOC 2, NIST 800-171, HIPAA, GDPR, CMMC, CIS, GLBA, FedRAMP, SEC, SOX, COBIT 2019, FFIEC
Our review
Pros	Automates evidence collection and supports cross-framework control mapping Covers audits, risks, vendors, controls, and compliance documentation Connects identity, infrastructure, HR, source control, and security tools	Supports assessments across 30+ frameworks with crosswalking and control mapping Combines risk, policy, audit, evidence, tasking, and reporting workflows Connects with cloud, security, identity, ticketing, and evidence tools
Cons	Custom pricing requires a sales conversation Its broad scope may exceed the needs of narrow compliance programs Web and API access may not suit teams seeking other deployment options	Paid plans require contacting sales Essentials is limited to one framework The platform is web-based rather than offering native desktop apps
Our verdict	ZenGRC is a cloud-based governance, risk, and compliance platform for organizations managing audits, risks, vendors, controls, evidence, and compliance programs. Its capabilities span audit planning, assessments, requests, issue tracking,… Read the review →	Apptega is a web-based governance, risk, and compliance platform for managed security providers, managed service providers, and in-house security teams. It brings framework assessments, risk management, policy workflows, audit preparation,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ZenGRC — where it wins

  • Automates evidence collection and supports cross-framework control mapping
  • Covers audits, risks, vendors, controls, and compliance documentation
  • Connects identity, infrastructure, HR, source control, and security tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Custom pricing requires a sales conversation
  • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of narrow compliance programs
  • Web and API access may not suit teams seeking other deployment options

• Apptega — where it wins

  • Supports assessments across 30+ frameworks with crosswalking and control mapping
  • Combines risk, policy, audit, evidence, tasking, and reporting workflows
  • Connects with cloud, security, identity, ticketing, and evidence tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid plans require contacting sales
  • Essentials is limited to one framework
  • The platform is web-based rather than offering native desktop apps

• ZenGRC8.1/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad GRC platform for teams automating evidence and connecting compliance workflows.

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• Apptega7.6/10 · Pricing on request · 14-day trial

  A structured GRC platform for assessments, risk, policies, audits, evidence, and reporting.

  Visit ApptegaFull verdict →